Stewart Investors, a prominent investment management firm headquartered in Great Britain, has been a key player in the industry since its establishment in 1988. With a focus on sustainable and responsible investing, the firm operates primarily in Asia Pacific, emerging markets, and global equities, catering to a diverse clientele that includes institutional investors and private clients. The company is renowned for its unique approach to long-term investment strategies, emphasising environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Stewart Investors offers a range of core products, including equity funds and multi-asset strategies, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and rigorous research methodologies. Over the years, the firm has achieved notable recognition for its performance and ethical investment practices, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the investment management landscape.
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In 2023, Stewart Investors reported total carbon emissions of approximately 306,432,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 159,791,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 13,753,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 155,991,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The organization has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for 100% net-zero financed and operational emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, they target net-zero for employee business travel by 2030. For 2024, emissions data indicates 700 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 26,600 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,100,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3), reflecting ongoing efforts to monitor and manage their carbon footprint. Notably, they aim to cover 80% of financed emissions with targets by 2025 and 100% by 2030, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate responsibility. Stewart Investors' emissions data is cascaded from their parent organization, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, which influences their overall sustainability strategy. The organization is committed to transparency and accountability in its climate initiatives, aligning with industry standards for emissions reporting and reduction targets.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Stewart Investors's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 36% last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 98% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Stewart Investors has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.